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el saludo formal
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the formal greeting (Estimado/a Sr./Sra.:)
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la despedida formal
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the formal sign-off / closing
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el destinatario
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the recipient
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el registro formal
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formal register (usted)
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Atentamente, / Reciba un cordial saludo.
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Yours faithfully, / Kind regards. (formal sign-off)
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Le escribo para…
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I am writing to…
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Me dirijo a usted con motivo de…
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I am contacting you regarding…
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Quisiera saber…
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I would like to know…
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Le agradecería que…
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I would be grateful if you could…
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Quedo a la espera de su respuesta.
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I look forward to your reply.
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Which register does a formal letter use?
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Formal — usted, a neutral, respectful tone; never tú.
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Name the six parts of a formal letter.
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Date → greeting → opening → body → closing → sign-off (despedida).
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Which criterion rewards the letter's conventions?
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Criterion C (Conceptual) — formal greeting, sign-off, consistent register.
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Give one formal greeting and one formal sign-off.
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Greeting: «Estimado/a Sr./Sra. [apellido]:» Sign-off: «Atentamente,»
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